Celeron G3950 vs Celeron G3920
Celeron G3950
Celeron G3920
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Celeron G3950 is positioned at rank 457 and the Celeron G3920 is on rank 364, so the Celeron G3920 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G3950
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G3920
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G3950 | Celeron G3920 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G3950 | Celeron G3920 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron G3950 and Celeron G3920
Celeron G3950
The Celeron G3950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 2133, DDR3L 1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,336 points. Launch price was $52.
Celeron G3920
The Celeron G3920 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,358 points. Launch price was $52.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G3950 and Celeron G3920 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Celeron G3950 versus 2.9 GHz on the Celeron G3920 — a 3.4% clock advantage for the Celeron G3950 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Celeron G3950 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron G3920 uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G3950 scores 2,336 against the Celeron G3920's 2,358 — a 0.9% lead for the Celeron G3920. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 750 vs 699, a 7% lead for the Celeron G3950 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,100 vs 948 (14.8% advantage for the Celeron G3950). L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G3950 vs 4 MB (total) on the Celeron G3920.
| Feature | Celeron G3950 | Celeron G3920 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+3% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+3% | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 4 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,336 | 2,358 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 750+7% | 699 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,100+16% | 948 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1151 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR4-2400 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H110,B250,H270,Z270 (Celeron G3950) and H110,B150,H170,Z170 (Celeron G3920).
| Feature | Celeron G3950 | Celeron G3920 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 610 (Celeron G3950) and HD Graphics 510 (Celeron G3920) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3950 targets Budget, Celeron G3920 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G3950 rivals Pentium G4560; Celeron G3920 rivals Pentium G4400.
| Feature | Celeron G3950 | Celeron G3920 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 610 | HD Graphics 510 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G3950 launched at $52 MSRP, while the Celeron G3920 debuted at $40. At current prices ($30 vs $30), the Celeron G3920 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G3950 delivers 77.9 pts/$ vs 78.6 pts/$ for the Celeron G3920 — making the Celeron G3920 the 0.9% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G3950 | Celeron G3920 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $52 | $40-23% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 77.9 | 78.6 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2015 |
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